By expressing myself congruent with my values and insights. Today while speaking with my chosen mother, to be with her in my heart while sharing some actual difficulty happening around her and kindly but clearly expressing what I feel would be helpful in this situation of reactivation of old painful stuff. Free to share my standpoint, while still being open for the possibility that I could be wrong,

Like so many words, integrity has multiple definitions. The second definition of the word gets at this idea of "wholeness" and "cohesion". I kind of like that definition more than the more commonly used definition for integrity which is honesty and morality (according to the Oxford dictionary.) I can show up with more wholeness and cohesion today by paying attention to the voice of the Spirit in my life. Far too often I get caught up in the fast-paced nature of life in America and fail to acknow...

Like so many words, integrity has multiple definitions. The second definition of the word gets at this idea of “wholeness” and “cohesion”. I kind of like that definition more than the more commonly used definition for integrity which is honesty and morality (according to the Oxford dictionary.) I can show up with more wholeness and cohesion today by paying attention to the voice of the Spirit in my life. Far too often I get caught up in the fast-paced nature of life in America and fail to acknowledge the still soft voice of the Spirit that leads me to a resting place. Today my soul will find rest as I decide to listen to the Spirit rather than being caught up in the rushing river of busyness and this will lead me to a more whole place.

Today, I will be showing up with more integrity by officially beginning my journey of avoiding driving to run errands. This will help me to be a better steward of the environment, God-willing, and will remind me to focus less on materialism and more on the importance of living ethically.

I can show up with more integrity by checking in with my motivations and drivers. By questioning the true reasons for my actions. I can also be mindful of my thoughts and emotions and ensure my words and interactions with others are not being influenced by negative thoughts or emotions. I think general awareness and being mindful of thought, word and deed and making sure its coming from a good place within us will help me have more integrity.

I can show up with more integrity today by staying silent. In other words if I have nothing good to say, say nothing at all. I have a new “boss” at my work, and well let’s just say this “boss” is a Challenge. There has been a lot of b.s. and negative chatter surrounding this “boss”, so I will practice staying silent and not engage in the b.s. It is so depleting, this kind of energy.
“If you have nothing good to say, say nothing at all.” ❤️

Dear pkr, such a beautiful reflection! This really resonated with me as I am now reading the book, "A Complaint Free World" by Will Bowen which is absolutely wonderful! There is a chapter titled, 'Silence and the language of complaining' and Will says, 'Silence affords the opportunity to choose to speak from your higher self rather than your human self, silence is a bridge to the Infinite'. I am sure you are a help and blessing to your work environment with the kind, positive energy you bring. B...

Dear pkr, such a beautiful reflection! This really resonated with me as I am now reading the book, “A Complaint Free World” by Will Bowen which is absolutely wonderful! There is a chapter titled, ‘Silence and the language of complaining’ and Will says, ‘Silence affords the opportunity to choose to speak from your higher self rather than your human self, silence is a bridge to the Infinite’. I am sure you are a help and blessing to your work environment with the kind, positive energy you bring. Blessings to you.💕

Dear Sheila, thank you for your kind and thoughtful response. I am going to look for the book you mention. It sounds right up my alley! I am sooooo worn down by all the noise, the constant complaining, the gripes, all the negativity everywhere (not just the workplace).
I am not so sure I am a blessing in my work environment, if anything I feel “I am in the way”. Thank you for your kindness. ❤️

I think I need to show up to myself with more integrity. Recovery from hand/wrist surgery has been very slow when it comes to daily tasks and practices. I need more focus on what IS possible, and what can I try, rather than focus on what I cannot do (yet). I fear I have been sowing the seeds of depression. That needs to stop.

Dear Pilgrim,
I wish you wellness and a speedy recovery. Just the fact that you are aware of sowing the seeds means that you can plant happiness seeds and joyful seeds. You also see what you want to focus on which will help you to see the goodness.

By letting go (or trying to) of my preconceived notions and learning to be still and wait. I am seeking to be whole and undivided, to live in the now. Showing up to the now, today, moment-by-moment if necessary is how I will show up with more integrity today.

I liked Verena’s comment about ‘checking where my motivation is coming from when acting in the world’. I think sometimes our ego and pride can get in the way of listening fully to one another and responding with deeper understanding.

I can show up to life with more integrity by being awake and aware of feelings arising. With each moment feelings arising can sweep me away or I can consciously choose how to respond rather than react.
When I am aware of my intention each moment I can change the habits that I may have with a reactive mind.
So if I want more integrity then I need to plant the seeds to grow integrity. What is integrity?
To me integrity means having ethical conduct.
This means to me to remember to act, spe...

I can show up to life with more integrity by being awake and aware of feelings arising. With each moment feelings arising can sweep me away or I can consciously choose how to respond rather than react.
When I am aware of my intention each moment I can change the habits that I may have with a reactive mind.
So if I want more integrity then I need to plant the seeds to grow integrity. What is integrity?
To me integrity means having ethical conduct.
This means to me to remember to act, speak and be ethical throughout my day.
Speak the truth and do my best to help others.
Be loving and compassionate. Meet challenging circumstances with respectful attitude. Meet each moment with an attitude of gratitude: saying yes to life with kindness.

Integrity is one of my core values, so, very naturally, I aspire to be most integer, and I have a practice to check regularly on this, and also to check where my motivation is coming from when acting in the world. to act in accordance with my deepest values is a key practice in my life. very sadly it happens again and again that this is interpreted differently, which brings a lot of sadness and disturbance into life. in Tibetan Buddhism there are this stories of disciples willing to give their v...

Integrity is one of my core values, so, very naturally, I aspire to be most integer, and I have a practice to check regularly on this, and also to check where my motivation is coming from when acting in the world. to act in accordance with my deepest values is a key practice in my life. very sadly it happens again and again that this is interpreted differently, which brings a lot of sadness and disturbance into life. in Tibetan Buddhism there are this stories of disciples willing to give their very life to show their integrity towards their teachers and to protect the Buddhist teachings. I have so much admiration for this! I feel humbled just to have heard of these grand examples. So to come back to this daily question : I cannot show more integrity: in my very little scale I have acted in accordance with all of my values, bringing them together and from my heart trying to please and uplift the one closest to me. May trust increase 🙏